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Annoyed by DH's 'nice' treat

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nothingevergoesright · 04/10/2023 17:47

Apologies as this is a rant and I know it's probably a problem lots of people would like to have.

DH has arranged for DD and me to go to the theatre tomorrow night. As the time draws closer, I find myself more and more angry about it.

I went to see a comedian last week with DH, and it was nice to do something together, but by the end of the night my back was killing me (and I had a migraine, something which I can feel starting again now).

Last week was a relatively short show, with no interval, tomorrow's is much longer with half an hour interval. We are sat at the front, and I walk with crutches, so dread trying to get up and queue for the loo or stretch my legs.

It's not something I want to see. When DH told me he'd booked it I assumed he was taking DD, but he doesn't want to see it (it's a show/comedy aimed at kids), so thought it would be nice for DD and me.

DD doesn't really want to go, she's a teenager now and too cool for this kind of thing.

Luckily DH is off tomorrow, as if he was working I wouldn't be able to go, as the towns buses finish by that time and I refuse to use our local taxis (which are also exorbitant). I can't drive, but have a blue badge, so walking is out. It won't finish until after 10pm and 13yr old has school the next day.

DH is going abroad with his DS next week, to somewhere I wanted to go, but due to not having anyone to have DD for a few days, I had to pull out, so he asked his DS to go. They have an itinerary, including drinking at night and doing what they want, so I guess that he booked this for us as a consolation prize, which it's not, as I don't want to go.

I know I should be grateful, but I just wished he'd asked me before booking it. He goes at the weekend and will be working until just hours before, so tomorrow night was the last night with him before he went.

I feel bad ranting, but just wish he'd asked me, before choosing what I do and where I go, especially as it's not something he wants to do.

OP posts:
nothingevergoesright · 05/10/2023 22:28

Wow, this has taken a turn....

@Globules and everyone, I did end up going. I spoke to DH this morning and he said if we didn't want to go then we didn't have to. Surprisingly though DD came home and really wanted to go. DH has to be up at 4.30am tomorrow, so he tends to like quiet evenings before early days, so I went.

The play (Peter Pan Goes Wrong), states that under 16s need an adult with them, so going with a friend wouldn't have been an option, though I considered it before finding that out.

It was actually fun, DD loved it and I did end up really enjoying it. Yes my back hurts, but it was nice to spend some mum and daughter time out.

DH waited half an hour outside to pick us up, as he thought we'd be out by then.

I do struggle with saying no, which I think clouded my judgement, but DH knows not to book anything again without asking first.

Not sure what Barry was on about though, I never acted like an ungrateful twat to DH, but we talked today and he understood my POV, it was only due to DD's excitement that I decided to go.

I agree with everyone who said I needed to communicate better, I certainly do, I tend to think too black and white, but really appreciate all your thoughts Flowers

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ErrolTheDragon · 05/10/2023 22:49

Glad it worked out so well (apart from your back) - including that 'DH knows not to book anything again without asking first.'

tachetastic · 05/10/2023 23:05

lol! Well having just typed out my reply, that's 20 minutes I'm never getting back!

But really glad that you had a nice evening that also ended in a really positive way for all your family.

😀

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Easterdaffsx · 05/10/2023 23:17

Talk to him?

NotsurewhatBarrywasonabout · 05/10/2023 23:20

So glad it worked out so well OP

nettie434 · 05/10/2023 23:32

It's really good that you and your daughter had a good evening together (and that your DH picked you up). Hopefully your DH will count this as a lucky escape and talk to you before booking tickets again.

I really empathise with your reluctance to go through the pain of sitting in theatre seats. There aren't many theatres that are actually comfortable. Hope your back feels better soon.

ErrolTheDragon · 05/10/2023 23:39

Frances0911 · 05/10/2023 23:23

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NlbgQSC2j60

OP, it looks great, who else agrees?

I've been wanting to go and see one of those '...goes wrong' shows, I didn't think they were particularly aimed at kids?

avocadonny · 06/10/2023 03:15

Gosh this is why details matter, especially before an 8 page long debate!

I originally praised your DH because I thought it was his SD (and your birth daughter) from the sound of it. Then saw it's your joint daughter and revised my opinion. Would have been v miffed if my DH bought me tickets to a Peppa Pig musical so I could spend time with our daughter. If he himself says he wouldn't want to sit through it, then no it's not a gracious "treat" handed down to me from his lordship, it's homework he's too lazy to do himself!

Now you've said the event name though, Peter Pan Gone Wrong is family friendly, but lots of adults go see it sans kids too! So it's possible he's just not into slapstick but thought you (and your daughter) would genuinely enjoy it as a treat. Glad you had a good time in the end!

CherryMaDeara · 06/10/2023 07:12

Frances0911 · 05/10/2023 23:23

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NlbgQSC2j60

OP, it looks great, who else agrees?

That would be my idea of theatre hell.

Glad it worked out and DH knows not to book without asking OP first next time.

Rosejasmine · 06/10/2023 08:04

Say you don’t feel well enough to go (that’s true anyway if a migraine is coming on), then DH will get to enjoy the fruits of his own labour 😉

Grammarnut · 06/10/2023 08:27

Surprise gift. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Just go. Make sure the theatre knows you have mobility issues - they will then be helpful. Why could you not take your DD abroad as well? She could miss school for a few days, won't matter (teacher here, assure you this is true).

MyNumber1Rule · 06/10/2023 08:35

Grammarnut · 06/10/2023 08:27

Surprise gift. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Just go. Make sure the theatre knows you have mobility issues - they will then be helpful. Why could you not take your DD abroad as well? She could miss school for a few days, won't matter (teacher here, assure you this is true).

The thread is 8 pages long,the OP has updated.

PuppyMonkey · 06/10/2023 08:45

Oh God, I hate those “Goes Wrong” shows, worse than Mrs Brown’s Boys imho.Confused

Glad you enjoyed it though OP.

Screamingabdabz · 06/10/2023 17:06

Ironic that it’s a ‘play that went wrong’!

It’s incidental that you actually ended up enjoying it (glad you did though). You still need to have agency over your own time and leisure - your DH can’t just arrange that without either agreeing it, or accepting you might not want it! Hope you have both learned something.

MrsB74 · 06/10/2023 17:15

Thanks for the thought, but my back is really bothering me and I can’t face it. Sorry. Up to you whether you admit you and your DD don’t fancy the show at all. If he really did mean well it might be a bit cruel. Then sell/offer on FB. Sorry, just seen the update!

MysteryBelle · 06/10/2023 18:04

So glad it worked out, that you and your dd enjoyed the show, and that dh knows to ask first before booking something in future 💐

Neekoh · 08/10/2023 18:24

Yes I'm really glad it all worked out okay in the end!

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